Cataract Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cataract Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
61 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
#1385 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cataract Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cataract Elementary School's ranking?
Cataract Elementary School is ranked #1385 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cataract Elementary School?
61 students attend Cataract Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cataract Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cataract Elementary School?
Cataract Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cataract Elementary School offer ?
Cataract Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cataract Elementary School part of?
Cataract Elementary School is part of Sparta Area School District.

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